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fromWorld History Encyclopedia
6 days ago

Cuneiform: From trade lists to epic tales of gods

Cuneiform is a system of writing first developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia circa 3600/3500 BCE. It is considered the most significant among the many cultural contributions of the Sumerians and the greatest among those of the Sumerian city of Uruk, which further developed and advanced cuneiform circa 3200 BCE and allowed for the creation of literature.
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fromianVisits
7 months ago

Henry VIII's Lost Dagger? Tudor mystery edges closer to truth at Strawberry Hill exhibition

A lost Ottoman dagger, thought to have belonged to King Henry VIII, is being traced and will be part of an upcoming exhibition.
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fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
10 months ago
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Medieval derelict ship found in Barcelona

A 500-year-old ship, Ciutadella I, was discovered in Barcelona, marking a significant archaeological find related to the city's maritime history.
fromNew York Post
10 months ago
London

Hundreds of skeletons, medieval church found beneath university property

The excavation revealed 317 skeletons and a medieval church, surprising archaeologists during the university's construction plans.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
10 months ago

Medieval derelict ship found in Barcelona

A 500-year-old ship, Ciutadella I, was discovered in Barcelona, marking a significant archaeological find related to the city's maritime history.
London
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Hundreds of skeletons, medieval church found beneath university property

The excavation revealed 317 skeletons and a medieval church, surprising archaeologists during the university's construction plans.
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fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Could a newly identified wreck lead to lost pirate treasure? DW 07/20/2025

The wreck of the Nossa Senhora do Cabo may lead to the discovery of a long-lost pirate's treasure.
Social justice
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Incredible 'Holy Grail' note feared lost for 180 YEARS is found

A historical anti-slavery document signed by 116 ministers was discovered in a church archive after being thought lost for over a century.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
8 months ago

Rare gold coin of Byzantine emperor Justin II found in Bulgaria

An ancient gold coin from the reign of Emperor Justin II, discovered in Bulgaria, highlights unique historical significance and artistic details from the Byzantine period.
History
fromMedievalists.net
8 months ago

Otto the Great's Tomb Opened for Investigation and Conservation Work - Medievalists.net

The tomb of Otto the Great has been opened for examination after centuries, revealing historical artifacts and concerns about its preservation.
OMG science
fromMail Online
9 months ago

Scientists uncover SECOND 'hidden city' beneath Egypt's Giza pyramids

The discovery of a second underground city near the Giza pyramids suggests a massive subterranean complex may exist underneath.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
9 months ago

Fragment of Viking plaited gold arm ring found on Isle of Man

A Manx metal detectorist discovered a Viking gold arm ring fragment, celebrating 50 years of detecting with a remarkable find.
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Angler fishing in Lake Michigan uncovers remains of century-old sunken tugboat

These kinds of discoveries are always so exciting because it allows a piece of lost history to resurface. It provides insights into our maritime past and cultural heritage.
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fromNew York Post
10 months ago
Higher education

Harvard bought a cheap copy of the Magna Carta - but it's actually a rare original from the 13th century worth at least $21 million

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fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Opinion: A wealth of wisdom for a bargain price

A previously unrecognized original Magna Carta has been identified at Harvard Law School, purchased for $27.50 in 1946.
Higher education
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Harvard bought a cheap copy of the Magna Carta - but it's actually a rare original from the 13th century worth at least $21 million

Harvard University owns an original Magna Carta manuscript mistakenly believed to be a copy, valued at nearly a million times its purchase price.
History
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Magna Carta copy' bought for $27.50 now believed to be genuine

A rare original Magna Carta, misidentified for 80 years, was uncovered and confirmed as significant historical document dating back to 1300.
History
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

Harvard learned it has an authentic Magna Carta. In 1946, it paid less than $28 for it

A medieval history professor discovered an authentic 1300 Magna Carta in Harvard's archives, significantly altering its historical narrative.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago

Argentina's top court finds Nazi files of global significance' in basement

Nazi propaganda materials from 1941 discovered in Argentina's Supreme Court highlight historical connections and unresolved issues regarding the Holocaust.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

Secret passage under Capitol floorboard leads to hidden tunnel, video shows

A US representative revealed a historical secret tunnel beneath the Capitol linked to the War of 1812.
Paris food
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
10 months ago

Unexpected Discovery Links Modern Versailles Vineyard to 18th-Century Winemaking Tradition

A historic vineyard in Versailles has been restored, reviving centuries of viticulture in the Île-de-France region.
Barcelona
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Archaeologists find wreck of large medieval boat in Barcelona

Archaeologists in Barcelona discovered a medieval boat wreck, Ciutadella I, during excavations for a biomedicine center, highlighting the city's historical richness.
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

Newly discovered documents about legendary King Arthur hidden in unlikeliest of places for 800 years

The manuscript had survived the centuries after being recycled and repurposed in the 1500s as the cover for a property record from Huntingfield Manor.
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